Annual Road Lottery in Denali National Park and Preserve. Entries are being accepted online through the month of June at www.recreation.gov. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $10. Lottery winners will be billed a $25 Road Lottery Fee at the time of the drawing. Winner will be notified via email. By July 15, winners will be posted at www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/road-lottery.htm. Entrance to the park will take place Sept. 16-19, weather permitting. 400 vehicles per day may use their permits to travel the Denali Park Road. All permit holders must pay the park entrance fee of $20 per vehicle. Permits are transferable. (www.reservedenali.com; 1-907-683-2294)
TODAY
Summer Boot Camp, 6 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursday, Eagle River Town Square Park, 12198 Business Blvd. and 6:15 a.m., Cuddy Family Midtown Park, E. 40th Ave. An outdoor workout in a group setting using body weight exercises, and various exercise and playground equipment. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. (330-0150, thealaskaclub.com)
Parent and Me Walks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Kincaid Chalet, 9401 Raspberry Road. Moms, dads and kids are invited to learn the trail systems around Anchorage and meet other parents and kids who have similar interests. Trail strollers and backpacks are welcome. $5 per family. (343-4217, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
Family Friendly Hike, 11 a.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A 3 mile hike for families with children of all ages. Strollers OK. Bring water and a snack. Call to register. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Discovery Tours, 12:15-2:15 p.m. daily, Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road. Join a trained tour guide for a behind-the-scenes tour of polar bears, wolves, tigers and more. No reservations needed. $15-$25/adult. (346-2858, www.alaskazoo.org)
Rowdy Rangers, 1:30-3 p.m., Kincaid Chalet, 9401 Raspberry Road. Activities vary on a weekly basis and include Sidewalk Art, Dino Digs, treasure Hunts and a walk to the beach. For ages 5-12. Space is limited register soon. $10 per meeting. (343-4217, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
Midnight Sun Lazyman's Triathlon, Wasilla Lake, E. Parks Highway. Experience an Ironman Triathlon at your pace. Just finish the 112 miles by bike, 2.5 miles of swimming and 26.2 miles of running before July 22. Alternate activities can sub in for the mileage. See website for details $25. T-shirts and prizes to be handed out at barbecue. (355-6110, sites.google.com/site/midnightsunlazymantriathlon/home)
WEDNESDAY
Fitness in the Park, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave. Get outside this summer with weekly lunch workouts at the Delaney Park Strip led by The Alaska Club personal trainers and fitness instructors. Energizing workout for all levels, adults and youth ages 6 and up. Free. (330-0115, thealaskaclub.com)
Children's Explorers Club Searches for Insects, 1-3 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Catch butterflies with aerial nets and caddisfly larvae and water beetles with aquatic nets. This is catch and release, but includes insect crafts in the yurt. For kid entering grades 1-6, accompanied by a parent, who call to register and pay. $8; additional $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Mat-Su Kids Bike n Hike Summer Program, 6-7:30 p.m., UAF Experiment Farm, 1509 S. Trunk Road. For kids ages 6-18. Biking is on Wednesdays, hiking is on Saturdays. Locations will vary. Individual $20, family $40. (982-7553, www.vmbah.org)
Yoga in the Garden, 6:15 p.m., Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Bring your own yoga mats and blocks. $8 per person, plus $5 garden entry fee. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)
Guided Wildflower Viewing Hike, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A 7.5-mile round trip hike on the Middle Fork Loop Trail on the Prospect Heights Trailhead. Bring a daypack with snack and warm layers. Limited to the first 12 people, at least 18 or older, who call to register. Free, $5 parking fee. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Story Time in the Garden, 6:30 p.m., Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Nature Stories for children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult. $5 per person, $10 per family, children 3 and under free. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)
Alaska Dirt Divas weekly women's ride, 7 p.m., Glen Alps Parking Lot, Toilsome Hill Drive. Ride the Powerline Trail from Glen Alps parking lot to the lakes and back. Ride level is intermediate to advanced. Bring your mountain bike, helmet and a teacup for post ride refreshments. Free. (Alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com)
THURSDAY
Family Park Safari, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Lidia Selkregg Lane. Exploring Anchorage parks through treasure hunting, letterboxing and scavenger hunts. Meet at Russian Jack Park to receive clues leading to letterboxes that hold interesting facts, a stamp to mark your progress, and clues to the next letterbox. You may show up anytime between 6-7 p.m. to receive your first clue. $5 per family. (343-4130, www.muni.org/parks)
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., O'Malley Trailhead, Stroganof Drive. A challenging hike. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
FRIDAY
Moms, Pops, and Tots, 10 a.m.-noon, BLM Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Drive. Spend time playing outside and exploring nature with your infant or toddler and network with other parents. Bathrooms and changing stations available. Free. (267-1236, www.blm.gov/ak/sciencencenter)
SATURDAY
Hatcher Pass Marathon & Relay, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Mile 43.25 Willow Fishhook Road. A 26.2 mile race across Hatcher Pass Summit. Entry fee is $35 until Thursday, $50 on race-day and includes a tech T-shirt. Register online at www.active.com. (354-6102, www.willowraceseries.com)
Introduction to Sea Kayak Camping, July 9-11, Cooper Landing, Sterling Highway. Learn Sea Kayak Camping on Kenai Lake. Will cover trip planning, equipment selection, boat packing, and traveling as a group. Sea kayaking gear and Kokatat dry suits provided. You provide camping gear and food. $310 for 2 days, $412 for 3 days. (235-2090, alaskakayakschool.com/calendar/index.html#jun3)
Wilderness Woman Survival Challenge, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fox Run Lodge, 4466 S. Glenn Highway, Palmer. Learn and practice wilderness survival skills, shelter building, fire starting, wilderness first aid, water safety and more. $100. (376-2898, www.naoiak.org)
Women Rock Adventure Challenge, 9 a.m., Kincaid Park, Raspberry Road. 4-6 hours of biking, flat water paddling and trekking in teams of 2-3. New racers to and veterans welcome. $100for 2 person team, $125 for 3 person team. (529-8985, www.alaskaadventureracing.com)
Anchorage Weed Smackdown, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Valley of the Moon Park, 610 W. 17th Ave. Help preserve Alaska's fish, wildlife, and natural areas by removing aggressive non-native plants along Chester Creek. Form a team and register on-line or come alone and join a team. The family-friendly event includes prizes and lunch. Free. (441-7366, www.weedwar.org)
Archery, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kincaid Park Annex Bunker and Archery Range, Raspberry Road, Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow. Limited equipment available for use, all skill levels are welcome. Call for directions and to register. For ages 8 and older, accompanied by a parent. Free. (343-6397, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
Crazy About Corvids, 1-3 p.m., Bird Treatment & Learning Center Property, 15500 Old Seward Highway. Bird TLC's live education ravens, crows, magpies, and stellar jays will be on display and are anxious to meet new people. Free. (562-4852, www.birdtlc.net)
Organized Weed Pull, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Join weed-pull volunteers in eradicating invasive plans. Meet at the Walmart parking lot on Eagle River Road. Bring gloves and trowels if you have them. Call to sign up. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Junior Naturalists Animal Tracking Program, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Study bear paws and other tracks. Learn the basics of tracking animals and how to stay safe in bear country. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
SUNDAY
Staying Safe in Bear Country, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Naturalist Doris Ivory will present the biology and behavior of Alaskan black and brown bears, and how to stay safe recreating and camping in bear country. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
MONDAY
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Bartlett High School Trail, Bartlett Road. Monday outings are for beginners and families. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
COMING UP
Wild Salmon On Parade Walk, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 16, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. The Anchorage Volkssports Club is sponsoring a 5 and 10K walk starting from The Anchorage Museum between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and finishing no later than 3:30 p.m. A group start begins at 11 a.m. The route will take you by a series of Salmon Plaques and displays. Free, $3 to stamp your IVV book. (301-0122)
On-Location Photography Workshop, July 22-24, Retired Anchorage Daily News photographer Jim Lavrakas will show students how to make the best of outdoor locations and natural lighting to make dramatic and emotive portraits. The workshop includes instruction, water taxi transportation from Homer, meals, rustic accommodations in large, platform wall tents, and trips to Seldovia and Red Mountain. Participants will need their own digital camera, flash attachment, a wide angle and telephoto lens and/or a zoom that covers that range. $385. (235-3633, www.lavrakas.com/editorial/port/index.htm)
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